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Best 6 coaches for Surfing lessons near Venice, CA

These coaches teach at top ranked spots and have great lesson fulfillment & student reviews.

These coaches teach at top ranked spots and have great lesson fulfillment & student reviews.

Jose Maria Vivar profile
99Score
About Jose

🌊 Hi, I'm Jose, Your Surf Instructor! 🌊 With over 10 years of experience riding the waves, I’m passionate about sharing my love for surfing with everyone, from beginners to experienced surfers. My goal is to make every lesson both fun and educational, so you can confidently ride those waves. Whether you're looking to catch your first wave or improve your skills, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Join me on the beach, and let’s ride the waves together! 🏄‍♂️

What students say...

"Honestly, I appreciated how Jose manages to keep the lesson practical, making steady progress seem achievable. The highlight for me was learning new skills, though catching waves could still improve, but I’m optimistic about that. Still, it’s a solid step forward and worth trying if you’re into surfing with an instructor who genuinely supports growth.

Jose
From$113.40per lesson

Jose

Bio: 🌊 Hi, I'm Jose, Your Surf Instructor! 🌊 With over 10 years of experience riding the waves, I’m passionate about sharing my love for surfing with everyone, from beginners to experienced surfers. My goal is to make every lesson both fun and educational, so you can confidently ride those waves. Whether you're looking to catch your first wave or improve your skills, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Join me on the beach, and let’s ride the waves together! 🏄‍♂️
4.7
43 Lessons given
4.7
Closest
1.0 mi
Venice Pier
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 8:00 AM
💰$113.40 for weekly lessons
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Gabriel Schnider profile
Top Rated
99Score
About Gabriel

For many years, I've been sharing my love of surfing with others, guiding them to find their joy on the waves. As an avid surfer myself, I understand the challenges and exhilaration that come with the sport and am passionate about helping others experience a deeper connection with the ocean. I would love to work with you to improve your skills, confidence and bliss in the water.

What students say...

"I loved how each session with Gabriel helps me improve steadily. The lessons are well-paced and encouraging, making progress feel natural and fun. If you want to develop your surfing skills with an upbeat coach, Gabriel’s lessons are definitely worth trying. You’ll enjoy the experience and see yourself getting better every time. 🌊

Gabriel
From$56.70per lesson

Gabriel

Bio: For many years, I've been sharing my love of surfing with others, guiding them to find their joy on the waves. As an avid surfer myself, I understand the challenges and exhilaration that come with the sport and am passionate about helping others experience a deeper connection with the ocean. I would love to work with you to improve your skills, confidence and bliss in the water.
5.0
37 Lessons given
5.0
Nearby
1.8 mi
Tower 20
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 8:00 AM
Amateur Surfer
💰$56.70 for weekly lessons
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Axel Romero profile
Top Rated
97Score
About Axel

I’m a beginner-intermediate surf instructor with a passion for helping others catch their first waves and improve their skills. I’m dedicated to creating a fun and supportive environment where students can build confidence and enjoy the thrill of surfing.

Axel
From$92.13per lesson

Axel

Bio: I’m a beginner-intermediate surf instructor with a passion for helping others catch their first waves and improve their skills. I’m dedicated to creating a fun and supportive environment where students can build confidence and enjoy the thrill of surfing.
5.0
9 Lessons given
5.0
Closest
0.9 mi
Venice Beach
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 8:00 AM
Water Safety Certified
Amateur Surfer
💰$92.13 for weekly lessons
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Michael Nguyen profile
Top Rated
96Score
About Michael

Aloha friends! I’m Mikey and I’m just a dude that has been surfing for 30 years now. I started as a teen to be cool and win over the cute girls but I quickly became obsessed! Surfing is my life and I’m a surfer. I love to share the stoke of surfing! It’s the most exhilarating and rewarding sport. Actually, I would call surfing a lifestyle. I hope to meet y’all and teach you how to catch a bunch of waves and to appreciate the beauty of the ocean. Y’all will also learn to respect the power of ocean so I keep it safe and most importantly super fun! See ya out in the water and stay stoked!

Michael
From$92.13per lesson

Michael

Bio: Aloha friends! I’m Mikey and I’m just a dude that has been surfing for 30 years now. I started as a teen to be cool and win over the cute girls but I quickly became obsessed! Surfing is my life and I’m a surfer. I love to share the stoke of surfing! It’s the most exhilarating and rewarding sport. Actually, I would call surfing a lifestyle. I hope to meet y’all and teach you how to catch a bunch of waves and to appreciate the beauty of the ocean. Y’all will also learn to respect the power of ocean so I keep it safe and most importantly super fun! See ya out in the water and stay stoked!
5.0
6 Lessons given
5.0
Closest
0.9 mi
Venice Breakwater
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 6:00 AM
💰$92.13 for weekly lessons
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Evan Moses profile
Amateur Surfer
✨New
About Evan

With over a decade of experience teaching surfing and a background as an avid surfer and waterman, I'm dedicated to helping you ride your first wave or refine your technique. I provide personalized coaching tailored to your goals and skill level, fostering a safe and fun learning environment.

Evan
From$140.33per lesson

Evan

Bio: With over a decade of experience teaching surfing and a background as an avid surfer and waterman, I'm dedicated to helping you ride your first wave or refine your technique. I provide personalized coaching tailored to your goals and skill level, fostering a safe and fun learning environment.
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Nearby
2.3 mi
Life Guard 22
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 8:00 AM
Amateur Surfer
💰$140.33 for weekly lessons
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Eduardo Tzeciuk Filho profile
✨New
About Eduardo

I'm Coach Ed, a lifelong surfer from Brazil, and I've been riding the waves since I was 7 years old! Now at 44, surfing is more than just a passion—it's a way of life. For over 20 years, I've been sharing that passion by teaching surf lessons, working with all ages and skill levels. I love helping others find their stoke on the waves. I'm also a proud family man, with a beautiful wife and a lovely young daughter who keep me grounded and inspired every day.

What students say...

"Ed is an impressive! a professional who knows how to technically teach you how to improve and easily understand how to maximize your surfing potential. I highly recommend this excellent instructor.

Eduardo
From$113.40per lesson

Eduardo

Bio: I'm Coach Ed, a lifelong surfer from Brazil, and I've been riding the waves since I was 7 years old! Now at 44, surfing is more than just a passion—it's a way of life. For over 20 years, I've been sharing that passion by teaching surf lessons, working with all ages and skill levels. I love helping others find their stoke on the waves. I'm also a proud family man, with a beautiful wife and a lovely young daughter who keep me grounded and inspired every day.
5.0
1 Lesson given
5.0
Nearby
2.7 mi
Lazy Boys Surf
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 7:00 AM
💰$113.40 for weekly lessons
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Frequently asked questions

What to expect when you take a Surfing lesson in Venice

The first lesson for a beginner player

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Coach Gabriel

surfing coach

We will surf together on our first lesson and do a fun assessment of the students’ skills. Based on their abilities and questions regarding how to improve, we will focus on achieving those goals by building a practice program that focuses first on the fundamental skills necessary to accomplish more advanced techniques.

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The first lesson for an advanced player

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Coach Gabriel

surfing coach

We will surf together on our first lesson and do a fun assessment of the students’ skills. Based on their abilities and questions regarding how to improve, we will focus on achieving those goals by building a practice program that focuses first on the fundamental skills necessary to accomplish more advanced techniques.

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What do coaches say I need to bring to my lesson?

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Coach Claudio

surfing coach

If you have your equipment please bring it if not I can provide boards and some sizes of suits. Also when we go to the water we don’t bring much more than suits and board, so you don’t need much for your lesson with me. Also if you are looking to get good at the art of riding waves, I encourage you to start looking to buy your own suit and board, I can provide help for that.

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Coach Nathan

surfing coach

Swim suit, be ready for a good workout

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Coach Gabriel

surfing coach

Wetsuit Towel Dry clothes Sunscreen

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What do coaches say about teaching kids and youth?

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Coach Gabriel

surfing coach

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Coach Axel

surfing coach

When working with kids in surf lessons, I focus on keeping instructions simple and breaking down skills into easy-to-understand steps. I make the lessons fun by incorporating games and playful activities to keep them engaged while practicing their balance and paddling. Safety is a top priority, so I emphasize basic rules like staying close and being aware of the ocean. We start in shallow, gentle whitewash to build confidence before tackling bigger waves. Most importantly, I provide plenty of encouragement to create a positive and supportive learning environment.

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Surfing coaches in Venice, CA

surfing coach with the most lessons taught in Venice

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Coach Dan has taught

47 lessons

The location with the most coaches teaching surfing lessons at

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Venice Beach

Average coach player rating

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4.94

33 total ratings

and here are the coaches with top player ratings:

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Coach Claudio

5.0 (11 ratings)

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Coach Mitt

5.0 (11 ratings)

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Coach Axel

5.0 (1 rating)

Number of certified coaches in Venice

📝

4 certified coaches

Average length of time coaches in Venice have been teaching for

⏳

14.14 years on average

How many coaches teach surfing in Venice

🎓

17 coaches

Average cost of a surfing lesson in Venice

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$84 for weekly lessons

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Venice Beach

1817 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291, USA

0.9 miles away • 17 surfing coaches teach here

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